Is Lilac a Flower or a Tree

Common NameLilac bush, common lilacBotanical NameSyringa vulgarisFamilyOleaceaePlant TypeShrubMature Size8–15 ft. tall, 6–12 ft. wide

How would you describe a lilac flower?

Lilacs are easily recognized by their long, often cone-shaped panicles covered in tiny, tubular flowers. They are perhaps best known for purple flowers, but with hundreds of available cultivars, you can find lilacs with light purple, white, blue, pink and even creamy yellow flowers.

Is Lavender a lilac?

Lilac and lavender are two different colors. They are both pale shades of purple but lilac has a pink tint to it, while lavender has a blue tint. … Part of the reason for this is that people tend to associate lavender with the color of a lavender flower, which is much closer in appearance to lilac than its web color.